Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Revealing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

N. Boukantar *

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

I. Habte

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

N. Bennani Guebessi

Department of pathological anatomy, Ibno Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco.

L.Barakat

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

S. Mourabit

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

K. Echchilali

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

M. Moudatir

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

H. EL Kabli

Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Alveolar hemorrhage is an uncommon complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, rarely being the initial symptom. This condition is a medical emergency, as it can quickly progress to life-threatening respiratory failure. The characteristic symptoms include coughing up blood, anemia, and lung inflammation on imaging. Early treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants can significantly improve outcomes. We present a case of a young woman with alveolar hemorrhage that led to the diagnosis of severe systemic lupus erythematosus. She responded favorably to immediate treatment.

Keywords: Alveolar hemorrhage, systemic lupus erythematosus, respiratory failure, systemic autoimmune diseases


How to Cite

Boukantar, N., I. Habte, N. Bennani Guebessi, L.Barakat, S. Mourabit, K. Echchilali, M. Moudatir, and H. EL Kabli. 2025. “Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Revealing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”. Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health 8 (1):16-20. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajcrmh/2025/v8i1213.

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